Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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We have been present in Saudi Arabia for 40 years and with over 600 employees to date, we are growing rapidly. Together we are delivering our signalling, control and train protection systems for the North –South Railway (NSR), the longest system of it’s kind in the world. Together we are key suppliers of In-flight entertainment and connectivity systems as well as air traffic management solutions in Saudi. We are making Saudi Arabia a safer place by securing the country’s critical infrastructure and e-security solutions that secure the country’s electronic payment systems. Thales has been selected to supply major electronic systems for air defence and the Group also supplied communication and optronic systems for the Army, the Saudi Arabia National Guards and the Air Force.
JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Security Officer will be in charge of the security for Thales activities in Saudi Arabia (Civil & Defence), with a possibility of an extension of his objective later on to Central Asia countries.
He/she will be the security advisor to the Country Directors and projects managers.
He/she will assure that Security process complies with Thales Group procedures and Policies, including necessary reviews and approvals.
He/she will put in place a continuous improvement process to ensure the Group’s methodology and way of working are efficient and in line with the best practices.
Expert in Security questions and crisis management, he is undertaking analysis to anticipate the risks’ evolution and manage possible side effects.
He/she will be in charge of developing and improving the internal security culture in his scope. As part of this, he will make sure the management and employees in all activities apply Security principles.
He/she will develop a good interaction and team spirit with all functions such as HR, Legal & contract, procurement, PMO, services and all the support functions, which is key to a good integration of the security questions.
He/she will be in relation with Bid teams and project managers from the Business Lines to ensure a perfect collaboration and a complete integration of security processes.
He/she will take part in Operations Support coordination meetings.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Security Officer will:
Realize risks assessment for each entity or project under his scope and ensure regular updating of these risks assessments, in coordination with ME & Saudi Arabia Head of Security. As part of this process, he proposes, puts in place and adapts security rules to mitigate the identified risks.
Be able to support KSA VP, Directors and project managers in all matters relating to security (physical security, training and awareness, local processes, security communication, etc.).
Organize and realize security training and awareness sessions.
Control quality of security services provided by security suppliers in his scope, take part in the selection of security suppliers in coordination with the ME & Saudi Arabia Head of Security.
Define, prepare & update crisis management plan.
Prepare and maintain a Security dashboard, reporting all necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of the Security process.
Identify and develop a network of useful security contacts (embassies, security managers of other companies, security suppliers, local security forces, etc.).
Seek to improve permanently the security process by implementing adapted best practices and sensitizing all involved stakeholders.
Interact among engineering, procurement, delivery, finance, legal and those with sign-off responsibility.
Interface with other Thales entities, functions and Stakeholders.
Ensure security communications when needed such as monthly induction, regular and annual safety awareness and evolution
Reactive communication on what to do in a changing security context
Report of activities, monitor the security action plan

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum 2-4 years of professional experience and/or involvement in Security management and/or defense topics.
An experience in a security position in an international environment.
Experience in working within multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
Experience in multicultural environments, especially in ME Region.
A professional experience in a Defense, and/or high-tech environment is not mandatory but would be an advantage.

QUALIFICATION, CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Degree = Bachelor
Proficiency with computer applications MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
Other specific security certification could be an advantage (ASIS, etc.).
Saudi national.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Due to the complexity of the environment, operational responsibilities and sensitivity of Group activities, the Security Officer will demonstrate a high level of soft skills and a strong leadership:
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal and presentation.
Ability to work under pressure
High level of adaptability and reactivity
Ability to travel often and eventually without notice.
Leadership capability of multidisciplinary, multinational security teams or correspondents to achieve tight deadlines in a pressured environment
Strong security and information protection awareness
Crisis management skills
Excellent presentation and analytical skills
A team player getting along well with people of different nationalities and backgrounds
Fluent English is mandatory.
Good cultural and geo-political regional knowledge is mandatory.
Professional attitude and appearance.

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